Roasted Prawns with Caramelized Onion and Garlic
Prep
15 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Succulent prawns roasted until golden with sweet caramelized onions, garlic, and a hint of lemon—a simple yet elegant dish that's bursting with coastal flavors.
Ella x
Ingredients
- ¾ kglarge prawns(peeled and deveined)
- 3 mediumyellow onions(sliced into thin rings)
- 6garlic cloves(minced)
- 4 tablespoonsolive oil
- 2 tablespoonsbutter
- 2 tablespoonsfresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoonswhite wine
- 2 teaspoonsfresh thyme(chopped)
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
- ¼ teaspoonred pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoonsfresh parsley(chopped for garnish)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat the prawns dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Tip: Dry prawns will roast better and develop a better golden crust.
- 2
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes until they become soft and begin to caramelize.
Tip: Don't rush the onions—allow them time to develop their natural sweetness.
- 3
Push the caramelized onions to the sides of the skillet. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and butter to the center, then add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Tip: Keep the garlic away from direct high heat to prevent burning.
- 4
Arrange the seasoned prawns in a single layer throughout the skillet, nestling them among the onions. Pour the white wine and lemon juice over the prawns.
Tip: Work quickly so the onions don't cool down significantly.
- 5
Sprinkle the fresh thyme over the top and transfer the entire skillet to the preheated oven.
Tip: Make sure your skillet has an oven-safe handle before transferring.
- 6
Roast for 8-12 minutes, depending on the size of your prawns, until they turn pink and opaque throughout. The prawns are done when they curl slightly and feel firm to the touch.
Tip: Check at 8 minutes—overcooked prawns become rubbery.
- 7
Remove from the oven and taste the onion mixture, adjusting seasoning if needed. Divide the roasted prawns and caramelized onions among four plates.
Tip: Spoon some of the pan juices over each serving.
- 8
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately with crusty bread or over rice.
Tip: The cooking juices are flavorful—don't waste them!
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